Riva TNT2 M64 Vanta

TNT2 M64 Vanta sits in the low-cost TNT2 branch where names can hide a narrower memory path.

FahrenheitRIVA TNT2 SeriesDesktopSDR1999NVIDIA

Key Metrics

Architecture
Fahrenheit
Launch Date
1999-03-22
Memory
16 MB SDR
Memory Bandwidth
1.06 GB/s
Interface
AGP 4x
Process Node
TSMC 250 nm
Bus Width
64-bit
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Why It Mattered

TNT2 M64 Vanta documents the OEM and budget side of the TNT2 family. It kept broad TNT2-era compatibility while reducing cost, which makes the name easy to misunderstand in used listings.

Collector Notes

Record exact card label, memory chips, memory size, bus type, bracket height, and whether the board is passively cooled. OEM part numbers are often more useful than the marketing name.

Common Failure Points

The main practical failure is mistaken identity. A 64-bit or Vanta-class board should not be evaluated like a full TNT2. Old passive boards may also show memory instability after poor storage.

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Sources

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

This entry is still being source-checked.

Data confidence and source status

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Primary / manufacturer sources

  1. DOS Days RIVA TNT2 SeriesTNT2, TNT2 Ultra, TNT2 Pro, M64, Vanta, and Vanta LT family contextOpen source
  2. Archived NVIDIA TNT2 product pageNVIDIA product positioning archiveOpen source

Independent reference sources

  1. TechPowerUp Riva TNT2 M64 Vanta GPU SpecsModel-level specification referenceOpen source

Other sources

  1. Creative 3D Blaster RIVA TNT2 Ultra datasheetBoard-level TNT2 Ultra performance and cooler contextOpen source

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